Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland – a sovereign state covering five-sixths of the island) and Northern Ireland (part of the United …

6 days ago · Ireland is a country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. The country is noted for a rich heritage of culture and tradition …

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2 days ago · Ireland (formally referred to as the "Republic of Ireland") contains 26 of the island's 32 counties. Northern Ireland contains six counties in the northeast and has been …

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Destination Ireland, a Nations Online Project country profile of the Republic of Ireland, the sovereign state on the island of Ireland. The second-largest island of the British Isles lies west …